councillor

/'kaunsilə/

Thân thiện

The councillor listens to a resident's concern at a town hall meeting.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a council: A person who has been elected or appointed to serve as a representative on a council, which is a formal group of people assembled for consultation, deliberation, or administration.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She was elected as a city councillor last year.
  • The councillor proposed a new policy on waste management.
  • He serves as a councillor on the local education council.

Advanced Usage

• "Councillor" as a title: Often used as a formal title preceding a person's name, especially in British and Commonwealth contexts.
  • Councillor Smith will chair the meeting.
• Distinction from "Counselor": "Councillor" (with a 'c') refers to a member of a council. It is often confused with "counselor" (with an 's'), which typically refers to an advisor, such as a guidance counselor or legal counsel.

Variants and Related Words

• Council (n): The formal group or assembly itself.
  • The town council meets every Tuesday.
• Councillorship (n): The office or term of a councillor.
  • He completed his five-year councillorship.

Synonyms

• Council member: A direct synonym.
• Alderman: A historical term for a senior member of a municipal council, still used in some places.
• Representative: A more general term for someone elected to speak or act for others.

Related Phrases

• To stand for councillor: To be a candidate in an election for a position on a council.
  • She decided to stand for councillor in the upcoming election.
• To serve as a councillor: To hold the position of a councillor.
  • He has served as a councillor for over a decade.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a member of a council

Từ đồng nghĩa

• council member